Fund in memory of Jesmond woman Rachel Tasker raises almost £3,000

A fund set up in memory of Jesmond woman Rachel Tasker has raised almost £3,000 for a young people’s mental health charity.
Rachel, 22, went missing from her home in Jesmond last month, sparking a regional search for the former Church High School and Gosforth Academy pupil.
But, sadly, her body was found on Saturday October 1.
Rachel, who had spent time living in London before returning to Newcastle recently, struggled with mental health difficulties from her teens.
Now her father, Christopher, has set up a donation page in his daughter’s memory. The money raised will go to Young Minds... read more

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